Improving diversity for the sake of statistics is not enough. The truth is diversity alone will not provide a competitive advantage without inclusivity. Inclusive organisations take an objective approach to talent management based on employees’ skills and experiences. Many of these companies utilize talent marketplaces to ensure internal mobility is determined by competencies and ambitions, rather than subjective factors that will count some of your people out without recognizing their potential.
“Improving diversity for the sake of statistics is not enough… The truth is diversity alone will not provide a competitive advantage without inclusivity, careful management, and initiatives that actively celebrate the unique characteristics and values of employees spanning different races, ages, sexes and beliefs.”
Diversity isn’t enough: What your D&I agenda is missing
Diversity is not enough
Author Keith Wyche on “Diversity is not enough.”